RHOADES RONALD G

CW5 Ronald "Rock" G. Rhoades was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/17/2011 at the age of 61.7 from Motorcycle accident
Huntsville, AL
Flight Classes 71-27 and 71-23
Date of Birth 01/16/1950
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with ACT 11 ACR in 71-72, 62 AHC in 72
Call sign in Vietnam RED 10
This information was provided by Andrew Rhoades (son), Dave Garner

More detail on this person: He served in the US Air Force from 1968 -1970 and in the US Army from 1970 -1996, deployed in both Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War, and earned the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Air Medals with V for (valor), 22 Air Medals (w/o V), 2 Army Commendation Medals, 4 Army Achievement Medals, Master Army Aviator Badge, among numerous other awards and decorations. He retired with the rank of CW5.

More recently Rock worked at QinetiQ North America as the Vice President of the Tactical C4 Directorate. He was a beloved husband, proud grandfather and avid motorcyclist. His sharp mind and ready wit will be missed by many.

Surviving Rock is his wife of 40 years, Linda (Probasco) Rhoades of Hunstville, AL; son, Andrew Rhoades of Temple, TX; and grandchild, Nathaniel Rhoades of Temple, TX.

A celebration of Rock's life will take place at Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville, AL on Saturday, 9/24/2011, with visitation starting at 1 pm and services following at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s Association (www.alz.org) or the Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org).

This information was last updated 05/18/2016

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